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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,097
Posted By 2003x5guy
How does/did the compressor fail? I did some...

How does/did the compressor fail? I did some research on the variable non clutch compressors which are supposed to be in BMW's. It seems pretty robust.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,097
Posted By 2003x5guy
Ok, any other ideas then? A/C Pressure switch?...

Ok, any other ideas then? A/C Pressure switch? 64539181464
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,097
Posted By 2003x5guy
Well, maybe that's the problem. It will run high...

Well, maybe that's the problem. It will run high speed but not low speed? Faulty sensor?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,097
Posted By 2003x5guy
Well, lets say I'm pretty positive I remember...

Well, lets say I'm pretty positive I remember "seeing and hearing" compressor clutch engage and disengage last time I was under the car, but I could be wrong.

At the moment I'm focusing on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,097
Posted By 2003x5guy
A/C Delayed Cooling

Hi Guys,
Summer is here and the air is hot!

A/C is on the fritz....sometimes...

Turn car on, blower fan blasts the air out of the vents like normal. Only issue is its NOT COOL air. Start...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 61,308
Posted By 2003x5guy
Yup, didn't work. I did think of that being a...

Yup, didn't work. I did think of that being a possibility. All well, now I know for sure.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 61,308
Posted By 2003x5guy
I just opened up the new used part. The 4 pin...

I just opened up the new used part. The 4 pin connector as mentioned is responsible for the steering wheel moving. This particular used part is missing the 4 pins on the circuit board. Seeing as I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,335
Posted By 2003x5guy
Found this as well. Symptoms seem spot on. ...

Found this as well. Symptoms seem spot on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pur6AEqlrOs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,335
Posted By 2003x5guy
Whistle Steering Column Adjustment problem/Power seat

Having an issue with the steering column. Noticed it stopped going up and down as I turned off and on the engine as it should.

Tried to use the manual adjustment control stalk to move the wheel....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,583
Posted By 2003x5guy
This appears to be correct part number...

This appears to be correct part number 27147531521 or part 9 on realoem RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 3.0i Single parts f transfer case NV 125...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,583
Posted By 2003x5guy
Yes, Turns out it was the drive shaft dust...

Yes,

Turns out it was the drive shaft dust cap just before the actual transfer case! I wedged a flat head screw driver into the gap between shaft and cap and bent back the cap all around the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
Posted By 2003x5guy
Can you explain the MAF procedure a little...

Can you explain the MAF procedure a little better? Disconnect and rpm should increase?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,440
Posted By 2003x5guy
Air Intake Boot Connected to??

There are two air lines that are connected to the air intake boot at the 90.

What are they? Where do they go?

The smaller line (which at my best guess is a suction line going to the gas tank)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,851
Posted By 2003x5guy
Wheels/rims/tires- Considering upgrade

I currently have 17" wheels with stock rims.

What is that wheel/tire size combo I see on other x's that looks so muscular and sporty?

20" with fat tires?

I don't want the rims to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,584
Posted By 2003x5guy
Time to renew the Suspension parts. any wisdom

Time to renew the suspension parts. Getting really bad tire wear on outside edge of front tires. Tires are somewhat old anyways and should replace the arms before installing new tires.

Any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,583
Posted By 2003x5guy
Update: I took it in to a transmission shop....

Update:

I took it in to a transmission shop. Had it up on the lift and ran the engine/wheels. Not a single noise. Brought it down off the lift and drove it, there was the noise again. Mechanic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,165
Posted By 2003x5guy
I have a 2003. I have felt this screw with my...

I have a 2003. I have felt this screw with my finger. You have to squeeze your finger in between the frame of the sunroof and the headliner. Its a screw bouncing around.

You either remove the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,583
Posted By 2003x5guy
Haven't had issue with chain, actuator or...

Haven't had issue with chain, actuator or slippage which is more chain and shaft related so I dont think I need a reman. There is a thread on the site with someone showing the complete breakdown of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,583
Posted By 2003x5guy
Driveshaft related metallic spinning noise- agree?

I put a post on here a few weeks ago about a mysterious noise but no one had any good suggestions. Rightfully so, seeing as how vague I was based on the lack of really any info I had.

Well I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 864
Posted By 2003x5guy
Another mysterious noise post

Get ready for some vague comments to answer a vague question...

ah well

Just changed the transmission fluid and filter...don't think it has anything to do with the noise but here it goes.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 36,921
Posted By 2003x5guy
For my model, it is located in the steering...

For my model, it is located in the steering column under the "knee area" dash trim
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 36,921
Posted By 2003x5guy
Replaced the Steering angle sensor, reprogrammed...

Replaced the Steering angle sensor, reprogrammed computer and all lights off and running good. Steering angle sensor is a DYI... Just need a screw driver, a small hammer and wrench.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,688
Posted By 2003x5guy
Renew/refresh black window/door trim?

Any one know of the best way to refresh the black plastic trim around the doors, windows and roof rack? Window pillar trim? Has a white-ish haze/film either from sun damage or bad wax jobs.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 258,886
Posted By 2003x5guy
Just finished the CV outer driver side boot...

Just finished the CV outer driver side boot replacement described at the beginning of this longggggg thread and re described on page 10(?).

It took me about 3 hours but I was successful and if I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,418
Posted By 2003x5guy
I just replaced mine and opened it up. Quite...

I just replaced mine and opened it up. Quite simple of a sensor. Based on the inner workings, 99.9% of the time its going to be small brushes that touch an inner ring. These small delicate "fingers"...
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